—#98902

Product

UniCel DxH 800 Floor Cabinet Part Number: 723335 The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer provides: - Complete Blood Count (CBC), Leukocyte 5 Part Differential (Diff), Reticulocyte (Retic) and Nucleated Red Blood Cell (NRBC) on whole blood - Total Nucleated Count (TNC) and Red Cell Count (RBC) on Body Fluids (cerebrospinal, serous and synovial) (BF)

FDA product code: GKZ — Counter, Differential Cell
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Hematology
510(k) numbers: K081930
Affected lot / code info: All serial numbers, SW version 1.1.3.0

Why it was recalled

Sharp edges on drawer slides within the DxH800 Floor Stand (Cabinet) may expose operators to physical injury while replacing reagents and waste containers. IMPACT: There is potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens such as HIV, HBV, and HCV.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Beckman Coulter sent an Urgent Product Corrective Action letter dated October 20, 2010, with a PCA Response Form (via US PostalService) to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. This letter informed the customers about the problems identified and provided an action/resolution to this issue. Beckman Coulter asked consignees to complete and return the enclosed response form within 10 days and share this information with laboratory staff and retain this notification as part of laboratory Quality System documentation. Questions were directed to Beckman Coulter Customer Service at 800-526-7694 in the United States or Canada, or consignees local Beckman Coulter representative

Recalling firm

Firm: Beckman Coulter Inc.
Address: 250 S Kraemer Blvd, Brea, California 92821-6232

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2010-10-20
Posted by FDA: 2011-04-14
Terminated: 2012-04-02
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #98902. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.